Improvement in blacking-cases



PATENT OFFICE.

WILLIAM P. HUGHES, 0F ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

IMPRCVEMENT IN BLACKlNG-CASES.

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 129,137, dated July 16,187'2.

Specification describing a certain Improvement in'Blacking-Cases,invented by WILLIAM P. HUGHES, of the city of Rochester, in the countyof Monroe and' State of N ew York.

Nature of the Invention.

My invention consists of a box having iron bearings hinged in a peculiarmanner, whereby, when the box is open, said bearings form a support forthe foot, but when the box is closed -they fold up in compact shape andassist in holding the blacking-brush in place, as hereinafter described.

General Description.

In the drawing, Figure 1 is a perspective view of my improvement,showing the box open; Fig. 2, a cross-section ofthe same, showing thebox closed; Fig. 3, an elevation of one of the foot-bearings attached tothe two parts bearings are presented upright to support the heel andball of the foot 5 but when closed, as in Fig. 2, they fold over in the`jointed form shown, and present no impediment to the folding action. Toallow this folding action the construction and arrangement are asfollows: C C are stii' standards secured to the bottom of one-half ofthe box at opposite ends and projecting a little above the top. To thetops of these standards the bearings are pivoted direct, as shown at aa. D D are corresponding arms of the other half of the box, pivoted bothat the top and bottom, at b b, the bottom attachment being to lugs c cscrewed to the bottom of the box, and the top to lugs of the bearings,as on the opposite side. This allows free folding, and when opened thebearings lie crosswise of the central hinged connection of the box. E isa spring or strap for holding the blacking-box closely in one corner ofthe bottom of the case; and G is an upright spring for holding theblacking brush, which lies lengthwise in the space ofthe case. When thecase is closed the bearings B B shut down over the top of the brush andkeep it in place.

This device is in simple and compact form when closed, and can be easilypacked in a trunk or valise. It is a convenient household article, andcan be used on a chair, sofa, or other article without danger ofsoiling, as the open box on each side will catch all dirt.

Claim.

witnesses. l

W. P. HUGHES. Witnesses: Y

R. F. Oseoon, ARCHIE BAINE.

